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If you are looking for a well-written slice of life/romance, I cannot recommend this series highly enough.

Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia follows two highschool students who bond over their shared struggles with insomnia and a newfound interest in astrophotography. The romance between the two MCs is wholesome yet realistic; the pacing and the interactions they have feel quite natural. There is a nice subtlety to it, since the story isn’t primarily focused on their romantic developments (at least at first). That being said, there is always a sense of progress in their relationship and a clear connection between them from the beginning. Outside of the romance, ... there is some focus on the side characters, though I will say that they don’t have as much depth as the MCs.

The slice-of-life aspect of the story is also great; the manga highlights the beauty of mundane events in the characters' daily lives well. The series isn’t filled with intense drama, but it does dive into the personal hardships that the MCs deal with and conveys them in a rather candid manner. Without trying to give spoilers, there is a tinge of sadness/bittersweetness, but I appreciate that the story isn’t always rose-tinted.

One particular feature of this manga that really stands out to me is the art/story-telling. The story does not heavily rely on dialogue, and in fact, a fair number of pages are made up of art-only panels, which really captures the serene and ‘quiet’ atmosphere within the series (especially during night-time scenes). It makes for a comfy read before heading off to bed.

Overall, a very endearing and heartwarming series, and the wait for each volume is absolutely worth it!

(first-time review!)